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Welcome to the World of ‘Ambient’ IoT

The impact of ambient IoT is expected to be “quite profound,” enabling greater sustainability, traceability and food safety, while reducing shrink and theft.

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Watch: Henkel Previews Two Panels at Home Delivery World 2023

John Schilli, director of transportation with Henkel, previews two presentations by the company, on consumer packaged goods transportation and diversity in the last mile, at Home Delivery World 2023 in Philadelphia.

Henkel Previews Two Panels At Home Delivery World 2023

The Emerging Role of the Procurement Performance Manager

Recently, companies have invested more money and resources into Procurement Performance Managers to ensure procurement performance is monitored, optimized and impactful.

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Green Jobs and Green Tech: Rethinking the Impact of the Supply Chain

Eight supply chains – food, construction, fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, automotive, professional services and freight – account for more than 50% of global emissions.

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Center for Post Carbon Logistics Appoints Sustainable Logistics Fellow for Sail Freight

Vogel's mission is expanding and strengthening the logistical backbone of a sustainable sail freight network of distribution, storage, transport, and fulfillment services.

Schooner Apollonia sails across New York Harbor. Photo: Center for Post Carbon Logistics

Made4net Acquired by Ingka Group

Made4net will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of Ingka Group, which owns and operates 482 IKEA stores in 31 countries.

An IKEA store located in Richmond, BC, Canada on May 30, 2013. Photo: iStock.com/vkyryl

Slowdown in Retail Spending Reflected in Macy’s Revised Forecast

Demand for apparel and accessories is declining, and Macy’s cut back its full-year outlook on sales and profits June 1.

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Aptean Acquires TOTALogistix

TOTALogistix will give Aptean access to its transportation management systems solutions, allowing the company to expand its supply chain offerings.

U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rates Fell Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in May

The United States transportation sector's unemployment rate fell from 4.5% in May 2022 to 3.6% in May 2023, a drop-off of 0.9%.

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Italy Starts €1 Billion Sovereign Fund for Key Supply Chains

The fund hopes to “stimulate the growth and consolidation of national strategic supply chains" according to a statement from Italy’s industry ministry.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends the swearing-in ceremony at the Quirinal Palace on October 22, 2022, in Rome, Italy. (Photo: Bloomberg/Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

CSX Earns a Top Ten Spot on Forbes Net Zero Leaders List

By coming in sixth place, CSX was the highest-ranking company from the transportation sector to earn a spot on Forbes' list.

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Watch: Continental Embraces AI to Track and Manage Tooling

A case study involving Continental and eMoldino, a provider of applications for managing the automotive tooling supply chain, as told by Marllon Kopelvski, supplier quality manager with Continental, and Gabriel Tejada, senior project manager with eMoldino.

Continental Embraces Ai To Track And Manage Tooling

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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